Government | Tuesday 31 January, 2017 5:38 pm

Saudi Cabinet approves VAT measure

The Saudi Cabinet approved on Monday the Unified Agreement for Value Added Tax, which will be implemented throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting next year. In a session chaired by King Salman at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Cabinet gave its nod to the measure after deeming...

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Government | Saturday 28 January, 2017 3:10 pm

Labor minister holds induction meeting for Citizens Account Program

Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Ali bin Nasser Al-Ghafis held the induction meeting for the Citizens Account Program, briefing those present on the latest preparations for the launch of the electronic portal for the program, which will be the only platform to receive registration...

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Government | Thursday 26 January, 2017 4:05 am

King Salman patronized the 50th anniversary ceremony of the founding of King Faisal Air Academy

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman patronized the 50th anniversary ceremony of the founding of King Faisal Air Academy and the graduation of the 91st batch of its students here on Wednesday. The King also commissioned new F-15SA fighter aircraft which joined the Royal Saudi Air Force...

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Government | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 4:00 am

King to commission new fighter aircraft F15-SA today

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will commission on Wednesday F15-SA fighter aircraft during the inauguration of King Faisal Air Academy’s 50th anniversary marking its foundation. The F15-SA jets, also known as ‘Eagle Fighters,’ will join a growing Saudi Royal Air...

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Government | Monday 23 January, 2017 4:11 am

King calls for rain-seeking prayer

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called for Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer all over the Kingdom on Thursday, the Royal Court said in statement issued today. The statement urged all to repent and seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty. ...

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Government | Saturday 21 January, 2017 1:53 am

King Salman congratulates Trump on swearing-in

King Salman has sent a letter to Donald Trump congratulating him on his inauguration and swearing-in as the new US president. The king, on his own behalf and that of the Saudi people, sincerely wished Trump success, and Americans more progress and prosperity. King Salman hailed the strong...

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Government | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 2:53 am

Smart Dubai Government launches campaign for DubaiID registration at Dubai Courts

Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), the technology arm of Smart Dubai Office, has launched an initiative for the registration in ‘DubaiID’ service, which provides access through a single username to more than 600 services at Dubai Courts. The campaign was launched in the...

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Government | Tuesday 17 January, 2017 10:00 am

Unregistered engineers beware

Engineers who have not yet registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers have six months to rectify their status as per the regulations approved by the Council of Ministers here on Monday. This period can be extended by the Saudi Council of Engineers. The Cabinet, which was chaired by...

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Government | Monday 16 January, 2017 9:14 am

Thousands of housing units for Saudi citizens

The Ministry of Housing announced here on Sunday the launch of its first phase of ‘My House’ program. As part of the program, 120,000 housing units of various built-up areas in all regions of the Kingdom will be given to citizens depending on income level and the number of family...

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Government | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:32 am

Spanish king to hold talks in Riyadh today on key Mideast issues

King Salman will hold talks with King Felipe VI of Spain here on Sunday. “The talks will focus on a range of topics of mutual interest including key issues and challenges facing the Middle East region,” said Spanish Ambassador Joaquin Perez-Villanueva on Saturday. King Felipe, who...

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